🚌💨 Fifth Migrant Express from Texas Pops Up in LA! Why Tho? 🤔
TL;DR: Fifth bus from Texas packed with migrants made its stop in Los Angeles. It’s part of Texas Gov. Abbott’s unique protest against federal immigration policies. 🚌🏙️
Cruising down the freeway from Brownsville, Texas, 44 migrants pulled into LA’s Union Station around 11:30 a.m. on a sunny Saturday. Yep, you guessed it! It’s the fifth installment of the Texan bus series 🚌, courtesy of Texas Governor Greg Abbott. But, why are these buses hitting the road in the first place? 🛣️
As they disembarked, they weren’t alone. Greeting them with open arms and (probably) a whole lot of “howdy y’alls” were the members of the L.A. Welcome Collective. This includes some big names like the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, among others. And no, they weren’t handing out Hollywood star maps or surf lessons. 🌊⭐
But let’s rewind a little 📼. Four days earlier, another bus made the same journey from Brownsville with 44 migrants, showcasing the diverse backgrounds of our global village – from Venezuela to China, Chile, and more. And before that? Three other buses rolled in on June 12, July 1, and July 13. Those buses carried 42, 41, and 30 migrants, respectively. Quick maths! 🧮
Why all these Texas to LA trips? Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass shed some light, saying that they’re following a plan set earlier this year. Whenever they get wind of a new bus heading their way, they rev up their welcoming machinery. 🎉
Yet, the larger picture shows a statewide Texas strategy of sending over 22,000 migrants to Democrat-led cities across the U.S. Talk about an epic road trip. 🌎🚍 New York, Washington, Chicago, Denver, and Philadelphia have all seen these buses pull in. Apparently, Abbott’s been shaking the donation tree, and so far, a whopping $415,397 has fallen into his hands to fund this bus bonanza.
So, let’s get to the heart of the matter. This whole bus journey initiative? It’s Governor Abbott’s way of putting the pedal to the metal against federal immigration policies. 🚌💥
Why do you think Gov. Abbott chose this method of protest? And how will this bus-transport initiative shape the conversation on immigration in the U.S.? 🇺🇸🗣️ What’s next, a sixth bus, or maybe a flight? ✈️🤷♂️
